Washington State police officer neutralizes hammer-wielding madman

A man armed with a hammer was killed by a Washington State police officer after attacking DOT workers on Interstate 5 near Seattle. The incident, which occurred in the late afternoon, was reported by the Snohomish County Multi-Agency Response Team. The man had begun by rear-ending a DOT vehicle with two contractors on board. During the ensuing altercation, one of the police officers fired, killing the individual, despite rescue attempts at the scene. This team is currently investigating the use of force by law enforcement in this incident.